Autoimmune Diseases of the Oral Cavity - An Updated Review

Date

Friday, August 17, 2012

Presenter

Course Overview

This course will present a detailed understanding of the common autoimmune diseases of the oral cavity. An in-depth review of these entities with special emphasis on the differential diagnosis, modern diagnostic modalities and treatment, as well as the most updated and current information using real case studies will be provided. This course is designed to inform dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants on various aspects of immune mediated diseases affecting the oral cavity. The clinical recognition of these conditions and indications for diagnostic procedures and referral will be discussed.

Course Objectives

At the completion of the course participants will be able to:

Identify important clinical and radiographic features involved in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases of the oral cavity

Gain a better understanding of treatment modalities of these conditions

Apply the guidelines required in clinical practice to identify patients at risk

Times

CDE Credits

6 hours (Lecture)

Registration Policy

For your convenience you may register up until 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the start of the course with no additional charge. An additional non-refundable fee of $20 dollars per person, per course will be assessed to any registrations received after 3:00 p.m. the day prior to a course or to any same day or walk in registrations.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Unless otherwise posted, a full refund less $25 will be granted if notification of cancellation is received by the Institute for Advanced Continuing Dental Education office two weeks (14 or more days) prior to the start of the course. If a cancellation is received less than two weeks (13 or less days) prior to the start of a lecture only course, a full refund less $100 will be granted. If a cancellation is received less than two weeks (13 or less days) prior to the start of a hands-on course, no refund will be granted. Refunds cannot be given for same any day cancellations or no-shows.